This piece is based on a minor version of 'Frère Jacques' as heard in Gustav Mahler's first symphony. The haunting melody and creative variations will capture the students' interest right away. The wi...
In Two Celtic Dances, each section plays the delightful melodies found in this fiddle-inspired piece. Though very easy, this setting presents the fiddle tunes 'Mari's Wedding' and 'Finnegan's Wake' in...
Sparks by Chris M. Bernotas will light up the concert hall with energy and excitement. A variety of textures and techniques are featured while everyone in the string orchestra has an important role. S...
This work contains notes and rhythms in the printed music - but no tempo indication or expressive markings (such as dynamics or articulations). Those missing items are the 'music' that you, the teache...
A bright, sparkling setting of 'O, Come Little Children,' arranged by Michael Kamuf, that will delight audiences and players; this arrangement will become a classic. Includes optional sleigh bells. (1...
'Sound Differentiation' ist eine motivierende und zeitsparende Repertoire-Sammlung, die differerenzierte Stimmen für 15 bekannte Melodien wie 'Au Clair de la Lune', 'Ode to Joy' oder 'Can-Can' bereits...
If there is one thing music educators are it is resilient! Resilience, by Chris M. Bernotas, is dedicated to all music educators in recognition of how they always adapt to the unknown and rise to ever...
A cute, pedagogically-based (get it?), first-year bass section feature, this piece will be fun and is sure to make your beginners sound fabulous. This piece is in first position for all players except...
Yes! For the first time, just like the recording and in its entirety, here's The Mash for orchestra. With written-out narration, chorus parts for the string section or a choir, drumset, optional guita...
Take your orchestra on a trip around the world with this fun medley of some of the most famous melodies ever written. Using 22 tunes from 17 different countries, this is the ultimate multi-cultural ex...
Die wunderschöne irische Melodie in der Bearbeitung von Jim Palmer besticht durch reiche Harmonien sowie eine interessante Pizzicato-Begleitung. Die langen Phrasen werden mit Bindebögen und einer Viel...
This fierce concert piece takes the orchestra on an exciting musical journey. With strong rhythm and melodic themes, each section has the opportunity to perform important lines. Students will be chall...
Perfect for young orchestras, this Halloween bass-tacular features the entire bass section playing walking bass lines. The piece is in 1st position for violins, violas, and cellos, and everyone gets t...
Die Melodien aus Tschaikowskys fundamentalen Werk haben Sie sicher alle schon gehört, aber nicht auf diese Weise! Richard Meyer hat vier Themen der berühmten Ouvertüre in einen coolen Blues verwandelt...
Diese einfache Melodie bietet alle Abschnitte mit cleveren rhythmischen Variationen. Die traditionelle Melodie, die in allen Abschnitten vorkommt, ist leicht zugänglich und so einfach zu arrangieren w...
Opening in the key of G to make the melody easy for the violas, cellos, and basses, the piece then moves to the key of D for the violin, allowing each section to play the melody on their upper strings...
Everyone gets to enjoy the melody in this piece, more commonly known as 'Trumpet Voluntary,' and they are sure to recognize it. This piece will make great ceremonial music for events such as an elemen...
A super simple presentation of a classic Baroque tune! In the key of G, each section plays the melody in very comfortable ranges. The perfect piece to make a young orchestra sound good on classic repe...
A wonderful opportunity for first year string players to work on legato bowing. After an original introduction, the full ensemble plays the African-American spiritual 'Deep River.' Cellos and basses u...
Everyone gets to play Bach's lovely melodies in this very easy piece. In D Major with no hi 3s or forward extensions, this piece provides practice in a variety of meters. A great first-time festival p...
Take your young musicians and the audience to the Dark Continent with this tuneful and rhythmic offering. The tribal Swahili beat and authentic-sounding harmonies will provide a colorful and vibrant m...
This stunning, minimalist piece is extremely playable with the melody in all sections. With an emphasis on slow bows, the easy rhythms and notes are very true to the original. The first violins play F...
Everyone has the pleasure of an occasional daydream where reality is set aside and happy thoughts or memories are brought to mind. It is in this spirit that this piece transports your audience to a lo...
This joyful, fast-paced composition by Robert Sheldon gives developing players an opportunity to show their spirit and enthusiasm for music. Rapid repeated eighth-note patterns provide an energetic te...
The poem and original hymn-like music of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing,' by James and J. Rosamond Johnson, reverberate through the decades of the civil rights movement. Originally performed for Booker T....
This contemporary work paints a musical picture of a late night outdoor escapade, using flowing melodies soaring over rich harmonies and driving rhythmic figures. Perfect as an opening or closing sele...
A stunning lyrical work, this is the perfect selection to introduce expressive playing to your beginning string students. All students have an opportunity to play melodic material in this harmonically...
This gentle piece will float around your performance hall. With a light, memorable melody and rich harmonies, Dancing Kites, an original composition by Chris Bernotas, will expose your students to mus...
Special effects, pizzicato, and a variety of dynamics will make Robot Factory by Chris M. Bernotas exciting for your beginning orchestra students. The key of E minor provides a dark sound, and all sec...
Das Medley von Bob Phillips ist der perfekte Weg, um mit Ihrem jungen Ensemble unterhaltsam in die neunten Symphonien von Franz Schubert, Antonín Dvořák und Ludwig van Beethoven einzutauchen. Mit der...
King Dorian's Court by Jim Palmer will transport your beginning orchestra to the days of kings, knights and the Round Table! All sections will enjoy playing these original melodies which create a musi...
Teach shifting with this beautiful melody by Bob Phillips. Shifting Sands is also perfectly suited for the concert stage. The moderate, lyric tempo provides students in the early stages of practicing...
A fun novelty piece that, without the script, becomes a perfect concert or festival selection! Two for one! This parody of a virtual rehearsal/concert can be performed live or virtually and is equally...
This title features Alfred Music's String Orchestra FLEX options. That means that every part in this set is now transposed into every other part, so you can play this title with any combination of lik...
This arrangement of 'The Prince of Denmark March,' or 'Trumpet Voluntary,' provides the perfect setting for advocacy and striving for excellence since it is so recognizable. Three different versions o...
Written to help students develop their spiccato bow stroke, this energetic piece is a joyful celebration from the very first measure. The left hand challenges are minimal, allowing the players to focu...
Spüren Sie den Schwung und die Aufregung in diesem sehr einfachen Stück, das sich gut zusammenfügen lässt! Alle Abteilungen erhalten eine Chance auf die Viertelnoten-Melodie und das wiederholte Achtel...
Gönnen Sie Ihren Schülern eine wohlverdiente Pause vom Chaos und Lärm der heutigen Welt mit dieser sanften, introspektiven, hymnischen Komposition. Richard Meyers A Quiet Peace verwendet Suspensionen,...
In diesem rockigen Stück von Chris M. Bernotas stehen Ihr Cello und die Streicherbässe im Mittelpunkt. Heavy Lifting ist ein treibendes Hard-Rock-Stück, das allen Orchestermitgliedern die Möglichkeit...
All sections are featured, including the cellos and basses, in this bouncy tango. With romantic tension building in the middle section, you can make this one romantic and dramatic, or comedic by envis...
A fabulous, tuneful practice of the G Major scale, this piece is the perfect first orchestra piece. It also provides the chance to learn or practice lo 2. All instruments get a chance to play the love...
Beautiful, original melodies abound in all sections, but the violas and cellos really get a chance to shine in this suite comprised of three movements: 'River Hymn,' 'Waltz of the Hills,' and 'Barn Da...
One of the most enduring Chinese melodies dating back to the Ming Dynasty, this arrangement of Feng Yang Song, or 'Flower Drum Song,' will provide technical development, listening skills, and is just...
Beim Spielen von Irish Dances werden die Zehen wippen, die Augen leuchten und ein Lächeln auf dem Gesicht erscheinen! Sehr zugänglich, einfacher als es aussieht, und macht Spaß! Dieses lebhafte Stück...
The Harvest Home, arrangiert von Jim Palmer, ist eine traditionelle Hornpipe, die sich perfekt als Lehrstück für Ihr junges Orchester eignet. Alle Abteilungen bekommen die Chance, die Melodie zu spiel...
Sound Leadership is a must-have for any music ensemble seeking to establish and grow their student leadership program. This innovative method provides everything you need to teach, select, train, and...
A perfect rhythmic skill-builder, this exciting piece by Bob Phillips uses classic Spanish rhythms and the famous Andalusian chord progression found in the music of Spain, Central America, and South A...
Written in a flowing waltz style, this piece depicts the non-stop motion of an old-fashioned carousel going round and round with horses smoothly gliding up and down. In the keys of D Major and G Major...
Puttin' on the Pizz by Chris Bernotas is sure to become a favorite selection of students and directors. The descending bass line sets the stage for this fun piece. All notes stay in first position and...
The traditional Newfoundland lyric ballad, 'She's Like a Swallow,' is presented for string orchestra with all the passion and emotion it deserves. This tragic tale has many interpretations, but in all...
Two tunes traditionally played as rounds create a perfect first orchestra piece for young players and are arranged in D Major with no hi 3s or forward extensions. All sections have interesting parts u...
This piece will get you ready to saddle up for the Christmas rush. Two familiar tunes, 'Silent Night' and 'Joy to the World,' are set with a fun, western flair. 'Silent Night' features the use of port...
A great concert closer or opener, this piece is rhythmic and dance-like with a reflective lyric section and melodic parts for every instrument section. Musically sophisticated but written completely i...
Tongue-in-cheek and beautiful, Bottom of the Ninths is the perfect way to delve into these masterworks with young players in a fun context! All sections remain in 1st position, in the key of D major,...
Bring a fiddle flavor to your orchestra with this simplified arrangement. Perfect for young players. Add hats, bandanas, and square dancing for a fun concert event. (1:55) Correlates to Sound Innovati...
'For Halloween or any scary time, this eerie, yet easy piece remains on the G, D, and A strings in first position and reinforces F-natural on the D string for all instruments. Add skits and theatrics...
Using only paired eighth notes with the notes on the A, D, and G strings, this accessible piece will help any group sound more mature. This easy, fun tune will delight audiences and students. It inclu...
A sparkling gem for a first concert or a mixed-instrument group lesson, this piece will be fun to play and features an exciting ending. Combining two commonly taught folk songs, 'Lightly Row' and 'Son...
Mit Chris M. Bernotas' leicht zugänglicher Bearbeitung des zeitlosen Klassikers rocken Sie die Weihnachtszeit. Die Melodie wird von allen Instrumenten gespielt und ermöglicht es Ihnen, mit dem ganzen...
Celebrate the holiday season with this medley of all-time hits. Includes 'Up on the Housetop,' 'Dreydl, Dreydl,' 'Jingle Bells,' and 'Deck the Hall' in a bright arrangement that will make your beginni...
Bass Section Feature - Cute, fun, and a true grade 1 bass feature! What more could you want? Encourage the bass players by showing them off. The bass parts are very simple, but the basses also play ji...
Showcase your cellos! This piece, arranged by Bob Phillips, will make them sound great! Featuring 'What Child Is This?,' 'Oh Come, Oh Come Emmanuel,' and 'Angels We Have Heard on High.' A perfect trai...
This cute, simple arrangement features the bass section and makes them sound great! Have some fun with this cool medley featuring 'Jolly Old St. Nicholas' and 'Jingle Bells' that will brighten any hol...
